Underground | London Tube to Heathrow | Heathrow Due to escalator work, Holborn station will be exit-only, with no interchange from the Central Line, between 07:30 and 10:00 on weekdays. [More details] London Underground's Piccadilly Line provides the most cost-effective rail route between Heathrow and the capital. Journey time by Tube is under an hour and you shouldn't have to wait longer than ten minutes for a train, even off-peak. Where to catch trains Heathrow has three London Underground stations – one for Terminals 2 and 3 and one each at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 . Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 station is between the terminals, which are a few minutes' walk away via pedestrian subway. Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5 underground stations are in the basements of the terminal buildings. All stations are in Travelcard Zone 6. Fares and tickets Underground tickets are available at all stations. The single cash fare to central London (Zone 1) is £6.00.

A one-day Travelcard, giving unlimited travel in Zones 1-6, costs £17.20 (Anytime) or £12.10 (off-peak). For more information visit tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments or visit the Travel Information Centre at Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 underground station. Oyster pay-as-you-go fares are £5.10 (Mon - Fri, 06:30 - 09:30) and £3.10 (all other times). You'll need an Oyster card – for details see oyster.tfl.gov.uk – or a contactless payment card . Train times The first and last trains to and from Heathrow are shown below. Train times and fares are subject to change – please confirm using the Transport for London website or call +44 (0)343 22 1234 before travelling. Night Tube On Fridays and Saturdays the Piccadilly Line now operates a 24-hour service, with night trains to and from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 on average every 10 minutes. There is no service on the Terminal 4 loop.

First and last trains to central London Station London Underground Heathrow To London, Times & Prices Harwich The downside is crowded carriages and around 20 stations into town. There will be an Underground station near your ultimate destination, (after perhaps a change). Heathrow Airport is in Zone 6 of London's zoned transport system. (To understand the zone system which is the basis for all fares on the London Underground, read our using the London Underground page). The Underground carriages become grossly overcrowded during peak rush hours. Heathrow is first stop so you will get a seat, getting off in Central London with lots of luggage at this time maybe an experience you can do without after a long flight. 3 Heathrow Underground Stations, 4 Heathrow Passenger Terminals Heathrow Airport has three Underground stations for the four passenger terminals. All trains visit the Heathrow Central Station that is for Terminals 2 and 3, some trains go to Terminal 4, the rest go to Terminal 5, no train visits Terminal 4 and 5. When you are returning to Heathrow make sure you board the right train.

Heathrow Airport Night Tube Map Route 1 (Terminal 4) - Incoming trains from London will branch off after Hatton Cross station to Terminal 4. After Terminal 4 the train loops around to Central (Terminals 2,3) before going back to London. These trains do not go to Terminal 5 and do not travel the other way from Central to Terminal 4. Route 2 (Terminal 5) - Incoming trains from London will go straight to Central (Terminals 2,3) before going onto Terminal where the train terminates. After a short while the train will return to London the same way. These trains do not visit Terminal 4. Train Times & Journey Planning The first train to Central London leaves Heathrow at around 5.10 a.m. , (30 minutes later on Sundays). The last train leaves for Central London around 23:45 (15 minutes earlier on Sundays). The first train from Central London arrives at Heathrow at around 06:40 and the last train leaves for Heathrow from London around 00:20 (23:30 on Sundays).

On Fridays and Saturday nights the Piccadilly Line runs all night at around 10 minute intervals between Terminal 5 and Cockfosters, stopping at Heathrow Central for Terminals 2 and 3. No trains run to Terminal 4 as part of the night service and if you are interconnecting to reach your destination, check that the other line also runs a night service, (see Night Tube Map link within the sub-menu above). When the Underground is shut there is a night bus alternative, route N9 which runs throughout the night at 30 minute intervals from Terminal 5 and also visiting the central bus station where Terminals 2 and 3 are. The route includes stops at Hammersmith, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly. Changing Trains From The Piccadilly Line Although the Piccadilly Line goes direct to many of London's major hotel districts a good proportion of travellers will need to change Underground train onto a different line. The most common change is to switch to one of the District Lines trains or to be going to Victoria, a major hotel district. If you look at the Underground Map, stations like Earls Court, South Kensington or Green Park look good places to switch.

In practise, these stations are not such a great idea towing luggage as the distance between lines is significant and you will have to negotiate steps, escalators etc. Hammersmith and Barons Court are better stations as both lines use the same platform, you just walk off one train and the other train is about 8 yards in front of you. Even if you are taking the District Line branch down to the Bayswater/Paddington hotel area it pays with luggage to change at both Barons Court and Earls Court where trains depart from the same platform than battling the crowds and obstacles from the Piccadilly Line deep Underground at this point to the District Line on the surface. London Underground Night Service - The Night Tube In 2016 the London Underground begun to introduce a full 24 x 7 service on Friday and Saturday nights only. Introduction has been on a phased basis. Night Tube services are now running on the Central, Victoria, Jubilee line, Northern line (Charing Cross branch) and Piccadilly line (but not Acton to Uxbridge branch). The Night Tube will offer a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays.

Standard off-peak fares are levied for travelling on the Night Tube using Oyster and Contactless Cards. Travelcards are valid from the first day of issue (using the date printed on the card), and for journeys starting before 04:30 the following day. For example, if you buy a 1 Day Travelcard at 11:00 on Friday, you can use it until 04:29 on the following Saturday. Taking Luggage On The Underground Interior of Piccadilly Line Carriage The London Underground system is bustling and crowded at all times of the day. This is not a problem normally, but using the Underground with luggage in tow is it practical?. Well the good news is yes it is fine, and many people do use the London Underground routinely with luggage. The caveat is within reason, its not such a good idea if you have arrived on a flight with a North American flight's luggage allowance. Up to one case of about 20 kg (44 lbs) should be fine. The main thing is to be prepared. Its not going to be a pleasant experience unless you're travelling early morning on a Saturday or Sunday, just think of the money you are saving.

At Heathrow Airport, the Underground trains are near empty as they start at Heathrow, crowding is not going to be a problem at this point. You can do yourself a big favour by getting as far as possible away from other passengers with luggage on the platform before boarding. By the time you get to Hammersmith the probability is that people will be standing and the carriages are getting crowded. So the trick is to put your luggage in the space by the door and sit in an empty seat next to it so you can keep an eye on it, (see images). Now you see the reason why you want to get as far from others with luggage on the platform. If the train gets really crowded a lot of people prefer to stand and sit or lean on their luggage. Getting The Best Fares On The Underground For the vast majority of people using the Underground purchasing a cash ticket on the day is very expensive compared with the alternatives everybody else will be using. Yes, it can be complicated, especially if you have kids, but if you spend a little time understanding the basics you will be rewarded handsomely financially by purchasing the appropriate ticket for you.

For the majority of visitors an Oyster Card for each person will be the core of your transport needs within London. You can buy on-demand on arrival at Heathrow at the Underground Stations or you can buy in advance on-line a special Visitors Oyster Card. The Oyster page linked below will enable you to budget likely costs, explains the advantages and disadvantages of standard Oysters v Visitor Oysters and potential money saving additions like Travelcards if you are staying more than 5 days and of course the hoops you need to negotiate if you have kids, (under 16 years of age). Victoria Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 by London Underground 2013-05-05 - YouTube Victoria Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 by London Underground 2013-05-05 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.

Published on May 6, 2013 A journey on the first Sunday-morning London Underground (subway) train service from Victoria Station on the Victoria Line and Piccadilly Line to the Heathrow T-1/2/3 station, followed by a pedestrian tunnel walk to Terminal 3. (A more-direct routing was not yet in service at this early Sunday-morning hour.) Category Piccadilly to 150 Check Front of Train Approaching Osterley 14 mins Piccadilly to 313 Check Front of Train Between Northfields and Boston Manor 18 mins Piccadilly to 315 Check Front of Train Between Turnham Green and Acton Town 27 mins London Heathrow Airport | Lufthansa ® Travel Guide How to get there Driving Directions From central London, take the westbound A4 and either continue to the airport site or turn onto the westbound M4 or A30, depending on the terminal. Terminals 1 and 3 can be reached via the M4 (junction 4) and A4, Terminal 4 is reached via the A30, and Terminal 5 can be accessed via the A30 and then the Southern Perimeter Road.

All terminals are easily accessible from the M25, either from junction 14 (Terminals 4 and 5) or junction 15 (Terminals 1 and 3). Rail The Heathrow Express (tel: 0845 600 1515; ) non-stop train service links London Heathrow Airport to London Paddington Station every 15 minutes (journey time: 15-20 minutes; fare: £20). A cheaper option from Paddington is the twice-hourly Heathrow Connect (tel: 0845 678 6975; ), which stops at intermediate stations (journey time: 25 minutes; fare: £9.50 single). For national rail travel information, contact the 24-hour National Rail Enquiries line (tel: 0845 748 4950; ). Underground London Heathrow Airport is on the London Underground (tel: 0845 330 9880; ) network.

Separate stations for Terminals 1 and 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 are located on the Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into central London (journey time: 50 minutes; fare: £5.50 – discounted when using an Oyster Card). Bus Numerous local buses (tel: 0845 300 7000; ) stop at the central bus station (between Terminals 1 and 3) as well as at Terminals 4 and 5. At night, the N9 bus service operates to central London. Coach Coaches connect London Heathrow Airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the United Kingdom. National Express (tel: 0871 781 8181; ) is the major service provider. Taxi London’s licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside each terminal. Taxis can be booked in advance via Heathrow Taxis (tel: (020) 3178 8923; ). The journey time to central London is around 60 minutes and the fare is approximately £80, depending on traffic conditions.

Car Parking There is a range of car parking options at London Heathrow Airport. Each terminal has its own short-stay car park: this option is recommended for stays of up to five hours. Long-stay car parks are offered by a number of operators, including NCP (tel: 0845 050 7080; ) and Purple Parking (tel: 0845 450 0808; ), as well as the airport itself – these car parks are linked to the terminals by a courtesy shuttle bus. Bookings for short- and long-stay parking can be made via the airport website (tel: (0121) 410 522 or 80844 335 1000; ). Business and valet parking (which is available at each terminal) is also bookable through the airport’s website. Motorbikes can park free of charge in designated areas at each terminal. Why not stay for a little while! Choose Lufthansa for a pleasant journey, mobility and a good night's sleep. Be inspired! London: Between flights at Heathrow - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices?

You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. London: Between flights at Heathrow Review a place you’ve visited JOIN We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for London each week. London Traveler Article: London: Between flights at Heathrow Save Article Important: You have to answer some questions before leaving the airport terminal... Do you have time?.. Odds are you don't--unless you have AT LEAST 6 hours between flights. Immigration for non EU passengers can take over an hour at Heathrow, and travelling between terminals can take a while too. You may need to take time to store your luggage, if you dont want to be pulling that around everywhere, which can be pricey, at £8.50 a bag. If you are traveling into London, add an hour to get there. Add another hour to return to Heathrow. You should plan on arriving at Heathrow for your next flight a MINIMUM of two hours ahead of your departure to reclaim stored bags if needed, go through security, and get to your gate. A passenger wishing to go into London from Heathrow would have to deduct about 5 hours from your between-flights time.

So even with 6 hours between flights for example, you'd only have around 1 hour for sightseeing, 2 at most for somewhere very close. Do you have a visa that allows you to leave the airport terminal? Isn't there enough within Heathrow to do? Check Heathrow facilities page CLICK HERE Have you checked Heathrow's Travel between the Terminals page? CLICK HERE Have you checked Heathrow's Flight Connections page? CLICK HERE Just watch the aeroplanes on the runway? (Without leaving the Airport) In the aiport itself you could watch the aeroplanes on the run way - terminal five is perfect for this... check the heathrow website page for details... CLICK HERE Lastly... think again... is there time to leave the airport AND SEE SOMETHING outside? Do you have 6 hours or more? If you have answered all the above questions, and you still want to leave the airport, here are some suggestions to alleviate the boredom of remaining inside Heathrow Airport... You actually do have some options here... but not many and all presume this outing is during the day! Have Lunch in an English Pub There are a number of pubs located around Heathrow that you can visit for lunch or a quick drink.

The Pheasant Inn (suitable for Terminals 1, 2 and 3) The Pheasant Inn is located in West End Lane, a few minutes’ walk from the Bath Road. From T123 – From Heathrow Central Bus Station take the 105, 111, 140 or 285 bus (all free to/from the airport) to the New Road/Bath Road stop. Walk back about 60m, turn right into New Road and walk about 5 minutes to West End Lane. Turn right and the pub is ahead of you. The overall journey should take about 14 minutes (8 minutes bus, 6 minutes walking). Address: 98 West End Lane, Harlington, Middlesex, UB3 5LX. Tel: +44 (0) 208 759 9685 / +44 (0) 208 759 7031 The Three Magpies (suitable for Terminals 1, 2 and 3) Located on the Bath Road right before the entrance to Heathrow.

From T123 – From Heathrow Central Bus Station take the 105, 111, 140 or 285 bus (all free to/from the airport) to the Boltons Lane stop. Walk back about 100m, and cross the Bath Road at the traffic lights. Continue west for about 200m to the pub. The overall journey should take about 9 minutes (7 minutes bus, 2 minutes walking). Address: Bath Road, Heathrow, Middlesex, TW6 2AU Tel: +44 (0) 208 759 1071 The White Horse (suitable for Terminals 5 and 4) Located in Longford, a short bus ride from Terminal 5. From T5: From Bus stop 7, take the (free) 423 bus to “The Square” stop, which is the first stop, and just one minute’s walk from the pub. The bus journey will take 4 minutes, and buses run every 20 minutes.

From T4: From bus stop 7, take the (free) 482 or 490 bus to Terminal 5. Then proceed to stop 7 at T5 and take the 423 bus to “The Square” which is the first stop, and just one minute’s walk to the pub. You need to allow up to 45 minutes to travel to and from the pub. The 482/490 bus takes about 15 minutes to T5 (with buses every 5-6 mins), and the 423 takes about 4 minutes to the pub (bus every 20 mins). Address: The White Horse, 530 Bath Road, West Drayton, UB7 0EE. Tel: +44 (0)1753 682520 Go Ten Pin Bowling (Bath Road) Directions: From T1 or T3: From Heathrow Central Bus Station take the 105, 111 or 140 bus (all free to/from the airport) to the Harlington Corner stop. Walk east along Bath Road and the Bowl is immediately to your left.

The overall journey should take about 11 minutes (10 minutes bus, 1 minute walking) From T4: Take the Heathrow Express shuttle train to Heathrow Central (free between terminals), proceed to Heathrow Central Bus Station, and take the buses as mentioned above. You need to allow up to 35 minutes from T4 to the bowling alley (train ride 5 minutes, trains every 15 minutes, 5 minutes transfer to Bus Station and 10 minutes from there to the pub). From T5: Take the 423 bus from stop 7 at T5 to the New Road/Bath Road stop. Walk east along Bath Road for 5 minutes and the Bowl is on your left. You need to allow up to 40 minutes to make the journey (15 minutes for bus, bus every 20 mins, 5 minute walk). - 1st Game £5.50/£4.50 per person/child Address: Airport Bowl, Bath Road, Harlington, Middlesex , UB3 5AL.

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8759 7246 Windsor With a MINIMUM of seven hours' layover, you could get to Windsor and back and visit the world-famous castle, or just stroll the streets and riverside in this historic town. Don't forget to factor in immigration on arrival (1 hour) and check-in/security on departure (2 hours). Visiting the Castle means that your luggage must be checked through, or stored at Heathrow. There is no luggage allowed on Castle grounds (except for hand carry bags that can fit through an airport style security screener.) And there is no place to store luggage in or around Windsor. A taxi from the rank will cost around £50 each way. A pre-booked prebooked minicab can cost as little as £20 each way if you have the opportunity to shop round - at least one firm does a "Airport to Windsor Tour Special". The local bus alternative: First Berkshire route 8 operates from Terminal 5 to Windsor Castle every 30 minutes (hourly evenings) and takes about an hour for the journey.

A Day Ticket costs £6.50 adult, £4.50 child age 5-15. Two useful Traveller Articles have been compiled, one with detailed information about how to get to Windsor and back from Heathrow Airport; the other with detailed information about visiting Windsor Castle. Web: (Other suggestions will be added by TA advisers over time, and hopefully a longer article will be built?) A QUICK SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR IN CENTRAL LONDON by Wirewiper This walk is designed to take you past some of London's most famous sights, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Major sights are underlined. AFTER you have allowed sufficient time for immigration on arrival, and check-in/security on departure, you can do this walk if you have a MINIMUM of four hours to play with. Getting into Central London Go to the Underground Station. There are stations within Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, also a station linked to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. All stations are served by the Piccadilly Line (dark blue on the tube map), this is the only Underground Line which serves Heathrow.

Buy a one-day travelcard for each passenger over 5 years old (£12.00 adult, £6.00 child 5-15 years old, children under 5 travel free - January 2015 prices), this will cover all your travel for the day. To operate the ticket barrier, each passenger inserts their ticket into the slot on the right and then retrieves it; the barrier should open. If travlling with younger children, or if the barrier does not open for you, ask station staff to open the wider manual gate for you. Get on the first departing train. Travel to Hammersmith; get off there and cross to the adjacent platform for a District Line train (green line on the map). Alight at Westminster. The total journey should take about an hour. The Tour Described Allow TWO hours for the walk, from Westminster Underground Station to Green Park Underground Station. This assumes only the briefest of stops en-route for photos etc.. If you have more than two hours you can allow time for longer stops, or add-on a side trip to Piccadilly Circus if you find you have spare time at the end.

You MUST start your journey back to Heathrow AT LEAST 90 minutes before you need to be at Heathrow for check-in and security. See below for information on getting back to Heathrow. If you find you are running out of time, you can leave the walk at Trafalgar Square and head back to Heathrow from there by Underground (change at Piccadilly Circus). Use the Bridge Street exit. This will bring you out bang opposite Big Ben and give you a real 'Wow, it's London!' moment. Turn left, and cross the main road onto Westminster Bridge for views along the river, and of the London Eye. Retrace your steps back, past the station to Parliament Square where you will see the Houses of Parliament and, in the far corner, Westminster Abbey. Now, head up Parliament Street, which runs into Whitehall; this is the powerhouse of the United Kingdom's Government and lined with imposing buildings. The now-gated street on the left is Downing Street; the Prime Minister resides at no. 10 during a term of Office.

In the middle of the road you have the Cenotaph, which is the Nation's War Memorial to the dead of the Great War (the First World War) and all subsequent conflicts. Further up on the right you have The Banqueting House, which was built in 1609 on the site of an earlier building and is the only surviving part of the former Palace of Whitehall. Then on the left you will come across Horseguards, with two mounted sentries, troops of the Household Cavalry; one of the iconic sights of London. The horses and troopers are trained to stand motionless, despite all the activity going on around them and the curiosity of all the tourists! At the end of Whitehall you will come to Trafalgar Square, supposedly the fourth most visted place in the world, and the unmistakeable Nelson's Column. N.B you can cut the walk short here if you are running out of time. Trafalgar Square was laid out in 1845, and was named after the naval battle of 1805 which finally saw the French and Spanish navies defeated, giving Britian supremacy upon the world's seas for nearly a century.

The Napoleonic French were defeated in 1815 at Waterloo, which is in today's Belgium. The building in the background is the National Portrait Gallery together with the National Gallery, opened in 1896 and much expanded since. If you have time, it is free to enter. The lions around the base of Nelson's column were added in the 1860s and sculpted by Edwin Landseer, better known as a painter. The fountains were designed by Edwin Lutyens and replaced earlier fountains, allegedly reducing the space available for public gatherings and demonstrations! Now look on the left for The Mall, via Admiralty Arch which is over the road. Admiralty Arch was built by King Edward VII as a tribute to his mother - Queen Victoria - and opened in 1912. It is attached to the old Admiralty Offices, hence its name; and is being sold into private ownership after having served as free accommodation for former waiting staff on sea ferries! Proceed down the Mall; depending on time you have the option of walking straight down the Mall to Buckingham Palace, or you can deviate via St James's Park to the left and walk alongside the lake to the Palace.

Buckingham Palace is the London residence after Windsor Castle, the actual home residence, of the reigning British Monarch since Queen Victoria moved in at the start of her reign in 1837. The history of Buckingham House goes back to 1703 when it was the London home of the Duke of Buckingham. It was acquired by King George III in 1761 - supposedly in settlement of a gambling debt. Queen Victoria moved into the Plalace in 1837 and during her reign reign it was much expanded as an office of state; the part which you see from The Mall dates from this period. The added balcony is the most famous photo stage and overlooks the parade ground for the Changing of the Guard, which takes place every morning in summer and every other morning in winter. What most people don't realise is - that this world-famous view is actually the BACK of the palace! The actutal front facade faces onto extensive private gardens, hidden from the public gaze. The Palace now has over 1,000 rooms, including 78 bathrooms for visitors, private apartments, hospitality rooms, business rooms and is a magnificent example of corporate entertaining for functions.

You will see a park on your right; that is Green Park, so named because it does not have any flower beds. A leisurely ten-minute stroll across the Park will bring you back to Green Park Underground Station, perfect for your trip back to the Airport. Alternatively, if you have time to spare you could walk for a further ten minutes along Piccadilly and see Piccadilly Circus, with its famous statue of Eros. You can also get the Underground from here. There are plenty of shops and places locally and here in Soho to grab a coffee or a bite to eat nearby. You are in London's Theatreland and the "West End". Getting back to Heathrow Airport Important - you should start your journey back to the Airport NO LESS THAN 90 MINUTES BEFORE the time you need to be there for check-in/security formalities. Green Park and Piccadilly Circus Underground Stations are both on the Piccadilly Line, which means you can get a direct train to Heathrow Airport. First, locate the Westbound platform, which is the direction for Heathrow Airport. Next, check the destination display for the next trains.

Be aware that not all Westbound trains go to Heathrow Airport - if the destination on the front of the train does not say Heathrow, it isn't going there! Trains going to Heathrow will either display 'Heathrow T4 / T123' or 'Heathrow T123 / T5'. If you are going to Terminal 4, catch a train displaying 'Heathrow T4 / T123'. If you are going to any other Terminal, catch a train displaying 'Heathrow T123 / T5'. There are also destination displays within the carriages, so if you realise you have got on the wrong train, just get off at the next station and wait on the same platform for the right one. Help! The Piccadilly Line has gone belly-up - what to do now? If by any chance you go to get the Piccadilly Line and you find out it isn't running back to the Airport - don't panic! There is another option. Simply head to Paddington Station instead - from Green Park get the northbound Jubilee Line to Baker Steet and change to the northbound Bakerloo Line.

From Piccadilly Circus take the northbound Bakerloo Line direct. At Paddington, take the Heathrow Express. This runs every 15 minutes, and takes 15-20 minutes to reach the Airport. However your travelcards are not vaild on this and you will need to pay the single fare of £20.00 adult, £10.00 child - buy tickets before boarding the train as buying on the train costs £5.00 extra per ticket (Jan 2013 prices). In normal situations it is not advisable to take the Heathrow Express into Central London, because of the high fares, and because the London Terminus at Paddington is not convenient for sightseeing so you will need to change onto the Underground anyway. However if you find yourself stuck because the Piccadilly Line isn't running, it is a useful last resort and more reliable than a taxi. Other travel tips: - Underground trains do not hang about in stations, so be ready to get on and off quickly. - Make a plan for if one or more members of your party get separated, especially children - and make sure everyone knows what they are supposed to do.

If a child gets on the train and is separated, advise them to get off at the next station. The rest of the party gets on the next train and everyone meets up there. If a child gets left behind on the platform, they stay put; the rest of the party gets off at the next station and travels back to them. - Crime: thankfully, violent crimes against the person are rare on the Underground and in Central London. However pick-pocketing is not unknown. Simply use the same street-smarts that you would use in any other town or city in the world, and guard your valuables carefully. There are left luggage offices at Heathrow Airport if you want to deposit valuables and luggage for safe-keeping rather than carrying them around Central London. London Heathrow Terminal 3 | Airport information | British Airways London Heathrow Terminal 3 Please select an answer for the feedback question. Did you find the information you were looking for on this page? Yes How can we improve this page? characters left We appreciate you taking the time to help us. Terminal change at London Gatwick By 25 January 2017, all British Airways flights from London Gatwick will have moved from the North to the South Terminal.

Some flights will move in advance of this date. BA2273/2 to and from New York (JFK) is now operating into and out of South Terminal and BA2612/3 to and from Naples will move from 19 January. London Heathrow Terminal 3 Which London airport and terminal? British Airways flights also operate to and from Heathrow Terminal 5, as well as London City, Gatwick and Stansted airports. Check which London airport and terminal your British Airways flight will depart from or arrive into. Flight information Departures You must meet the following times or you will not be allowed to travel: Check-in closes 60 minutes before long haul flights depart, and 45 minutes before short haul flights depart. Pass through Security at least 35 minutes before your flight departs. Be at the boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight departs. More about boarding. Arrivals London Heathrow is a large airport and for international flights it usually takes about 40 minutes to get to the Arrivals hall.

Show allHide allshowhideexpandedcollapsed The quickest way to check in is online, 24 hours before your flight departs: Check in at Manage My Booking and print your boarding pass. Use the British Airways app to check in and download your boarding pass to your mobile device. When you need to check in at the airport on the day of departure: If you are travelling in a group of more than nine people, please use a check-in kiosk or go to a check-in desk. If your child is travelling alone, or with you but on a separate booking, please go to a check-in desk. Check-in closes 60 minutes before long haul flights depart, and 45 minutes before short haul flights depart. Please allow enough time, e.g. in case there are any queues. Have a look at the information screens to find out which check-in zone you can use for your flight.

Dedicated check-in desks are available to: customers travelling in First, Club World or Club Europe Executive Club Gold, Silver and Bronze Members oneworld Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members If you have baggage to check in, print your baggage tags at a check-in kiosk (even if you have already checked in), attach them to your bags and drop your bags at a Bag Drop desk. The Bag Drop desks are open at the following times: Cabin or Executive Club tier Opening times Executive Club Gold, Silver and Bronze Members From 05:00 on the day of departure World Traveller Plus World Traveller Euro Traveller From 3 hours before the flight departure time, but not before the earliest opening time at 05:00 If you are travelling with hand baggage only and have already checked in, you can go straight through security to the gate. If your hand baggage exceeds your allowance, you may need to check it in and charges may apply. AirPortr + Bag Check-In service From your doorstep to your destination Let AirPortr pick up your bags from your London location and check them in for your flight with the AirPortr + Bag Check-In service, exclusive to British Airways customers.

Available for the wider London area and flights departing from Heathrow, Gatwick or London City, except flights within the UK and from London City to New York (JFK). If you're travelling on an intercontinental flight, we need to check your passport and visa before you go through security. If you have baggage to check in: Your passport and visa will be checked at a Bag Drop desk. If you're only travelling with hand baggage: Once you have checked in, please go to the passport and visa check desk in Zone D before going through security. You must enter airport security at least 35 minutes before your flight departs. Fast Track Security is available to: customers travelling in First, Club World or Club Europe (plus one guest) Executive Club Gold and Silver Members (plus one guest) - if you're travelling in economy, please ensure that you present your boarding pass to the Heathrow airport security staff near the automatic gates oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members (plus one guest) Boarding Gate information at Heathrow airport becomes available shortly before the flight opens. After you clear security, please check the information screens at regular intervals and find out how long it will take you to get to the gate.

You need to be at the gate no later than 20 minutes before the flight departs. If we have your contact details, we will try to contact you when it is about to close but we can't delay the aircraft's departure to wait for late passengers. Pre-boarding is available to: Priority boarding is available to: customers travelling in First, Club World or Club Europe Executive Club Gold, Silver and Bronze Members oneworld Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members Make sure you're at the boarding gate early enough to be able to board before other passengers. Airport services and facilities There are lots of things to do at the airport before your flight departs. Whether it’s Duty Free shopping, relaxing in the lounges, picking up last minute essentials or catching up on emails using the free wi-fi, you can certainly make the most of your time. Terminal 3 also offers a range of family services and facilities, including dedicated play areas in the free Family Lounge, which is open daily from 06:00 to 21:00. You can find it by following the signs for Lounge A. Access to the lounges is based on your travel class and/or frequent flyer membership status.

There are two British Airways lounges in Heathrow Terminal 3. Lounge Executive Club Gold Members (plus one guest) oneworld Emerald members (plus one guest) Galleries Club Lounge customers travelling in First, Club World or Club Europe Executive Club Gold and Silver Members (plus one guest) oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members (plus one guest) Show allHide allshowhideexpandedcollapsed Once you have disembarked from the aircraft and are in the terminal building you will need to pass through passport control. Fast Track Immigration is available from 05:00 to 22:00 for the following non-EU passport holders: customers travelling in First, Club World or Club Europe (plus one guest) Executive Club Gold and Silver Members (plus one guest) oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members (plus one guest) Cabin crew will provide you with an invitation that allows you to use the Fast Track lane. The American Airlines Arrivals Lounge is open to: customers travelling in First or Club World, Executive Club Gold Members arriving on a British Airways long haul flight, and customers travelling in first or business class on an American Airlines operated flight.

To find the lounge, exit to the right after the customs hall, then take the stairs or lift next to the restaurant to Level 2. The lounge is open daily from 05:00 to 14:00. Flight connections Find out everything you need to know about flight connections with British Airways, including travelling between London airports. Flight connections Disability and mobility assistance If you need additional help for your journey, e.g. for getting through the airport, boarding the aircraft, or reaching your onward travel connections, please let us know at least 48 hours before you travel at Manage My Booking and we can arrange this for you with Heathrow airport. Help points after security are available in the additional seating area behind World Duty Free. Heathrow Express operates the fastest train service between Heathrow airport and central London's Paddington station. Travel in comfort, avoiding London's congestion and the taxi metre Non-stop in 15 minutes, every 15 minutes Free wi-fi in all classes Find out more about Heathrow Express Coaches National Express operates a network of services each day to and from London Heathrow airport.

Unlike other coach operators, National Express will take you to the heart of Heathrow from towns and cities throughout the UK, making getting to the airport hassle-free. It is a safe, fast and reliable way to travel. Heathrow to Gatwick coach services run 80 times a day, and the journey takes up to an hour. Book your return tickets now to ensure a great fare or book an open ticket for more flexibility. Find out more about National Express London Underground Heathrow is on the Piccadilly underground line, which takes you into central London in around 50 minutes. Trains run every few minutes, but not 24 hours and there are constant improvement works taking place, especially at the weekend, so always check the service before you travel. Plan your journey with London Underground Hotel shuttle buses There are a number of shuttle buses that run between local hotels and London Heathrow terminals. Please check which shuttle bus you need to take with the hotel you are staying at. Taxi Taxis (black cabs) are available at the airport or you can pre-book privately run minicabs (please always check they are licensed first).

Question: On which London Underground line would you find 'Heathrow Airport?
Answer: Piccadilly